Please find the attached .pdf file with Five Songs for your subscribers
to celebrate the Festival of Lights (Dedication), compliments of The
Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. The Tampa Bay Fellowship of the
Friends of Israel met this afternoon and we had a wonderful time of
celebration and fellowship.

Many Jewish people in the United States mark the last day of
Hanukkah as the end of the Hanukkah celebrations. Hanukkah, also known
as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish observance to
commemorate the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom.

Hanukkah is one of the happiest Jewish events for many Jewish
Americans. Many families light candles on the hanukiah, a type
of candle holder, eat sizzling potato pancakes, give gifts and play with
the dreidel, a spinning toy that is particularly popular during
Hanukkah.

The last day of Hanukkah is the eighth day of Hanukkah. It is known
as Zose Hanukkah, Zos Hanukkah or Zot Hanukkah. It is the second day of
the month of Tevet and marks the day on which the great miracle of oil
occurred, according to Jewish belief. It is a particularly special day
because it encapsulates all of Hanukkah.

Hanukkah events in the United States include daytime or evening
events featuring make popular food eaten during Hanukkah, particularly
food fried in oil. There are also music nights reserved for singing and
playing the dreidel, games events, as well as concerts and
plays...

Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish people’s successful rebellion
against the Syrians in the Maccabean War in 162 BCE. A ritual cleansing
and re-dedication of the Temple occurred after the Jewish people’s
victory. It is believed that there was only enough consecrated oil to
keep the lamp burning for one day but the small bottle of oil
miraculously lasted for eight days. Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is
referred as the Feast of Lights or Festival of Lights for this reason.

Moreover, the survival of Judaism over the many years is also
celebrated during this period. Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days
between the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet
in the Hebrew calendar.
The first day
of Hanukkah marks the start of eight-day Hanukkah period. It is
marked as the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar.
The Hanukkah period ends on the second day of the month of Tevet. It is
important to note that many Jewish observances begin at sunset on the
day before.

The dreidel is a toy that is popular during the Hanukkah
celebrations. It is a spinning top with a different Hebrew letter
inscribed in each of its four sides – the four letters form an acronym
meaning “a great miracle happened here”. The hanukiah (or
chanukkiyah) is a type of candelabrum that holds eight candles to
commemorate the eight days that the oil burned and a ninth candle that
sits apart, known as the shamash, or servant candle that lights
the others. One candle is lit on the first night, another on the second,
and so forth until all candles are lit on the last night...

We see that you have a link to our website from your 2011 Christmas blog
(FlyLady
note) so we would greatly appreciate it if you would please update that
with our new address since it is still being referenced:
www.wncanimalrescue.org.

Here at Dating with Dignity we get
this question all the time: how can I move on and grow from my past
relationship? Since break up advice is some of the most sought-after
information for Dignity Daters, we put it right here for you.

Getting over an ex is going to turn you into the new version of you! (A
better version, too!) Our favorite breakup mantra is this: "Your breakup
can be the BEST 'worst' thing that ever happened to you!" Once you do
the work we suggest, you might one day realize you're no longer
attracted to him.

As you evaluate where you are in your life, you may realize that what
you thought you wanted is something he was unable to give you, or that
perhaps your needs changed as the relationship developed and he was
unable to meet them. Of course, we know you had feelings for your ex and
breaking up is never a simple cut-and-dry experience; however, you can
be on a road to a confident recovery if you follow our advice.

Here are two Dating with Dignity-approved break up tips to recover with
confidence, fewer tears, and hope for future romance.

1. Surround yourself with people
who love you.
If your ex broke up with you, it can feel like the most brutal form of
rejection. Even if you did the breaking up, it can still be a huge ding
to your self-esteem; the fact that someone either doesn't want to be
with you or is okay not being with you rough! The key is not to let this
affect your confidence. One of the best ways to cushion your self-esteem
is to surround yourself with family and friends who love you.

It's possible that while you were in your last relationship, you went on
a "boyfriend hiatus" and neglected some of your friendships. In that
case, apologize for your disappearing act and try to spend some time
catching up (While also making a pledge to yourself not to David Blaine
on your friends in the future!).

Being around people who think you're the bee's knees will help boost
your self-esteem so you don't take off into nobody-loves-me land. Trust
us: not a good place to be. And you certainly don't need to go there;
because while the break up happened to you, it's certainly not a
reflection of your worth, value or love-ability. The truth is, love is
necessary but not sufficient. And as a result, the best chemistry,
memories and hopes are not enough to make a relationship worth saving.

2. Take a wrecking ball to the
statue.
One of the most important tips in the steps toward a confident breakup
recovery is called "The Wrecking Ball Method." This actionable step will
help you feel like you're "doing something" to move on rather than
continuing to break down when you think about your ex.

First, make a list of everything you want in your dream partner. This
could include items such as ambition, if he wants kids or not, how
religious he is, or how he treats you. Put that list away for two days.

The next day, make a list of the characteristics of your last partner
that you didn't like. This could include things such as the fact that he
was always late, that he never called when he said he would, how he
never asked you to hang out with his friends, etc. (Of course, this list
might be long if you aren't together anymore.) Take time with this list,
and don't be afraid to get specific. This is one time it's going to be
helpful to complain, bitch, moan and whine about how he showed up in
your relationship.

On the third day, look at both lists: the list about the guy you want to
be with, and the list about the guy you were with. We'd be willing to
bet your "what I want" list doesn't even closely resemble your ex.

Write down the differences and journal about what it will cost you to
hold on to the fantasy of your relationship. Make a choice on that day,
in that moment, to take the wrecking ball to the man you've kept on a
pedestal. Put him in his rightful place: your past.
You may realize that while you loved your ex and your love was real, you
just weren't a match. The idea that you have in your head about your ex
is probably drastically different than what he really is, and it's time
for you to knock down that idea or the "statue" and move on in the
direction of your new self so you can attract your dream guy.

About the Author:

Marni Battista, founder of Dating with Dignity, has professional
training in dating and relationship coaching as well as training in the
Core Energy Coaching Process from the Institute of Professional
Excellence in Coaching (IPEC). A certified Life Coach through the
International Coaching Federation, Battista is also a Master
Practitioner at administering an Energy Assessment--"The
D-Factor"--which helps clients pinpoint exactly why they are or are not
"date-able" and what types of messages they unconsciously broadcast to
men based on their thoughts, feelings, actions and attitudes.

BONUS CROCHET PATTERN:

http://idesignadventures.blogspot.com/2011/10/leg-warmers.html
- Leg Warmers -
"Super cute legwarmers with shell edging detail! These are so fun
to wear and they are WARM! Ha ha! The weather has been a little kooky
lately. Just 2 weeks ago we were running the A/C and then one morning we
just woke up and needed the heater on! No in-between (otherwise known as
"autumn" or "fall"), straight from hot to cold. Now, YOU need a pair of
legwarmers!! This project didn't take me long at all. You could easily
whip these up while watching a movie... like I did. ;) "

Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and vinegar into small pan and
bring almost to a boil. Cool to room temperature, then stir in eggs. Sift
together remaining ingredients and stir into butter mixture, blending well.
Chill overnight. Divide into 8 or 9 equal portions and roll each out very
thin on floured board. Cut into diamond (or any other) shapes and bake on
greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 7 or 8 minutes. Makes about
225 3" cookies. Store in loosely covered jar
in dry place so cookies will remain crisp. They will keep for a long time.

- Winifred Jardine, Salt Lake City, UT

From Joan Lauterbach Krause ('60) of VA -
11/14/12 - "More Remarkable beings (and a little break...) (#29 in a Series of
36)":

Some fun
pics. Enjoy

AWW!How precious -
thanks, Joan!

From Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA ANDFrom
Wayne
Stokes ('65) of VA - 12/04/12 - "Live Like Someone
Left the Gate Open (#12 in a Series of 23)":

The man charged
into the jewelry shop, slammed his fists angrily on the showcase,
removed a wristwatch from his pocket and shook it under the nose of the
owner.

“You said this watch
would last me a lifetime,” he yelled.

“Yeah,” admitted the
owner. “But you looked pretty sick the day you bought it.”

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1.
Thursday, January 3, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds
Lunch Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month
at Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above
Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon
is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends
in that year, go visit with them.

3.
Wednesday, February 13, 2012 - The NNHS Class of June 1942
meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month
for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club,
1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few
years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and
atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for
reservations.